Demodex Mites: What You Need to Know About Them

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Demodex mites are tiny, eight-legged mites that live on the skin. They are commonly found on the face, specifically around the eyelashes. Demodex mites are usually harmless, but in some cases, an overgrowth of these mites can lead to irritation and inflammation of the eyelashes and surrounding skin. This condition is called demodex blepharitis. It can cause symptoms such as redness, itching, and eyelash loss. Serious cases of demodex infections are commonly seen in people with weakened immune systems, as well as those who have certain skin conditions, such as rosacea.

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[DoctorEyeHealth]

Learn how to clean your eyelashes here:

[briannall]

Lord, Life isn't already hard enough.

[nicoleancell]

It’s normal to have them but if they overpopulate then that’s when you can get collarettes, dry skin, soreness. If this happens, get a good tea tree eyelash cleanser and use olive oil or castor oil afterwards before bed. It worked for me. I’m almost certain I got mine from pets. They say it’s not zoonotic/species specific- I call BS. But my pets got ivermectin and I cleaned more often. Prior to this, I never had any issues with my eyes. I did personally have to stop using the caster oil because it was irritating but the olive oil was perfect. It also soothed the dry skin

[okzoomers]

While some nuisance conditions can be caused by a proliferation of demodex, it is very important to keep in mind that most people would never notice or be bothered by them. They are almost perfect commensalitsts who are usually harmless.

[triciat]

My first reaction is GROSS! Secondly, YIKES!

[gracegwozdz]

Use Castor oil, Neem and Tea tree oil wipes.

[deirdremarshall-greene]

It appears I have actually had every condition on this Platform. Every Eye Doctor not skilled in their profession. I was a Travel Registered Nurse from Tx & married a Service Man from SC. It was awful. When I am in other locations never had problems. Have a bag of Eye solutions. Once clear it's short lived.

[michaels]

Xdemvy is now available for people that cannot use tea tree oil

[SingleFiling]

The problem is this: even if you get a Doctor to admit that they see demodex on your lashes they still don’t know how to treat them. The best they seen to come up with is, oh, get some tea tree oil wipes! Many cannot use tea tree oil without a allergic reaction. We are basically on our own with this condition sad but true

[TASIAawful]

Make sure you always take mascara off at night

[quidproquo]

Myboclean is what can help to get rid of these unwanted buggers

[mommybear]

We all have these mites on our lashes, but if they get out of control they can cause blepharitis. I routinely use a little baby shampoo and a warm wet washcloth to gently scrub my eyelashes and do it on a regular basis. RN of 46 years here. I've seen it all!

[singlewhitefemale]

My dog has this. Has for 15 years. Never had a problem uh untill now. Not saying this is my problem, but not saying it isn't. They say it's not possible for Demodex cross contamination but not sure they know for sure.

[PureCapsaicin]

This is nothing, I have sarcopotic mites right now from my dog. They’re crawling throughout my entire body, leaving bumps, eggs, and eating away at my flesh. Everything’s tingling/painful and I can’t do anything about it bc I can’t afford a visit to the doctor. Even if I could, I’d have to treat my dog AND cat at the same time which is another 2 expensive vet visits on top of when I took her in a few days ago and they said she doesn’t have mites. Complete misdiagnosis and now I get to live with the financial burden and urge to burn myself alive because of it. Scabies is no joke people. How the hell did me and my animals even get it, we never go outside or anything and are as isolated as it gets.

[DemodexDoc]

Ovante Demodex Control specializes in eradicating these mites. I’ve had an overgrowth myself 😢 It’s not enjoyable..

[fauziasulaiman]

You are very right.thanks for this informative video.this video is really very helpful for many many people.

[michaelbowen]

I was told those bulbs is blepharitis. Is that incorrect?

[cherylschumaker]

How do they affect the hair in your ears can they be a factor in hearing loss? Also vision decline

[teegee]

My face got infected and my back. Nothing got ti under control but prescription ivermectin. I wasted a lot of time and tears trying everything to treat ut myself

[simonpetersteachings]

The fact that you don't bring up how common of a reason for hair loss these buggers are surprised me 😱